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Virtual Tour: Carnegie Hall
The history and importance to the worlds of music, theater, dance, and more make Carnegie Hall worth a virtual visit.

The Ruins of Longpont
At the eastern edge of the Retz forest in the Savière Valley stands Longpont Abbey. These imposing ruins have been frozen in time since the French Revolution.

Virtual Tour: La Cité du Vin
Curious to learn more about the history of wine and Bordeaux? Check out this exhibit and make your plan to visit La Cité du Vin.

VIDEO: France From Above – Views of the Chateaux de la Loire
Get ready for stunning flyover views along the Loire River in France. Through this video, you will virtually visit some of the finest castles and palaces in the country. Enjoy these unmissable European architectural masterpieces.

This Hit Song Used a 200-Year Old French Melody
Did you know this? The melody of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is based on “Plasir d’amour,” a classic French love song that dates back over 200 years. // Est-ce que vous savez que la mélodie de “Can’t Help Falling in Love” est basée sur “Plaisir d’amour,” une romance française qui date de plus de 200 ans?

Confinement Chronicles: It’s like being on a space station
I have been quarantined for 2 months. It’s like being on a space station, so I picked up a lamp globe and wore it to be sure no virus would fly into the air.